Local News from Sri Lanka: Under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, the car parade carrying the torch of 31st Mahaweli Games started near the Mahaweli Center.
The 31st Mahaweli Games will be held in Medirigiriya on September 07 and 08 in order to enhance the sporting skills of children living in Mahaweli zones and pave the way for them to compete internationally.
State Minister Ajith Manapperuma, Director General of the Mahaweli Authority Dr. D. M. S. Dissanayake, Chairman of the Mahaweli Centre Dayashritha Thisera were also present on the occasion.
